NHTSA Complaint #10159226 — 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10159226
Vehicle 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 51,523 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, OR WHEN A STOP, AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER EACH START AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE SKIM MODEL IN THE COMPUTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB

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